Performing Arts News
This category features news about dance, theater, music and other live audience performances (magic shows, puppetry, circus, comedy, etc.), festivals, venues, artists, staging and ticketing. The spotlight is on news of interest to theater goers, producers and performing arts amateurs and professionals.
Allegro Dance Company - Not Your Typical Tarantella
Allegro Dance Company of Wheeling, WV will travel to Clarksburg WV on Sat August 26 at 2:15 for the annual Pasta Cook-off and for a main stage performance at the upcoming WV Italian Heritage Festival on Sat September 2 at 4pm. Allegro (meaning fast tempo in Italian) Dance Company is a... - August 11, 2006 - Allegro Dance Company
Karen Hutton, Commercial Voice Talent, Returns to Voices.com
Karen Hutton renewed her relationship with Voices.com and has recently launched her new website, KarenHutton.com. - August 04, 2006 - Voices.com
Voice Talent Stefanie Dell’Aringa Partners with Voices.com
Stefanie Dell’Aringa, voice talent with an ardent love for the written word, recently signed on with Voices.com. - August 03, 2006 - Voices.com
London Theatre - a Great Alternative Regardless of the Unpredictable English Weather Called Summer
The school summer holidays are upon us again and we have to decide what to do with our children regardless of the weather. We can always take a trip to the coast and if we are lucky (or unlucky) the weather will be scorching hot and we can laze on the beach aka the Costa del Brighton... or get to the sea-side only to find the weather has changed and it is cold and or raining. As a great alternative we can always visit a London West End theatre. - August 02, 2006 - LastMinuteTheatreTickets.com
Bob Worthington, Voice Actor, Finds Work at Voices.com
Bob Worthington, an on-air talent who made the leap from radio to voice-overs works on his own schedule, 15 hours a day. - August 01, 2006 - Voices.com
Dutch Voice-over Talent Dita Jansen Joins Voices.com
Dita Jansen’s holidays in England and France paid royal dividends in voice-over work. - August 01, 2006 - Voices.com
Voice Actor Rick Reid Turns Ears at Voices.com
Rick Reid has recently partnered with the #1 voice marketplace, Voices.com. - July 28, 2006 - Voices.com
Voice Artist James Hrkach: A Canadian Voice for the World
From the theatre to the microphone, James Hrkach’s voice artistry services are unparalleled. - July 26, 2006 - Voices.com
Voice Artist Laurence Fuller Rises to Excellence
Voice of the current UK X-box campaign in the theatres and on television, Laurence Fuller aspires to achieve vocal greatness online and at Voices.com. - July 26, 2006 - Voices.com
Voice Talent Agencies Go with Web Based Services, Simplify Voice Casting Process
Talent agencies using Voices.com are able to give talent their own websites and manage all aspects of the client relationship, even auditioning for voice-over work. - July 18, 2006 - Voices.com
Voices.com Aims to Standardize Rates for the Voice-over Industry
Industry professionals brainstormed the foundations of a new rates sheet for the voice-over industry at the VOX Daily blog. - July 11, 2006 - Voices.com
The Frat Movie is Holding One of Its Last Casting Calls Before Filming Begins
Westley James Freeman Kershaw is CEO of CRFreeman, Inc. and creator of a the feature film called The Frat. CRFreeman is looking for Investors and Sponsors for their feature film, soundtrack, merchandise, promotion, release parties and their multi city college tour. The size of a person's... - July 03, 2006 - CRFreeman, Inc
Voices.com Announces New Casting Voices Weblog for Businesses
Casting Voices, a new weblog by Voices.com, is the perfect online magazine for those who need voices recorded to complete their projects. - June 27, 2006 - Voices.com
Voices.com Releases New VOX Daily Weblog
VOX Daily sparks conversation and movements that are guiding the voice industry, giving voice artists a means to participate and easily communicate the issues of the day. - June 27, 2006 - Voices.com
Comedian Gus Arredondo Returns to Ontario Improv
Comedian Arredondo to perform at Ontario Improv's "Tuesday Train Wreck Show" along with a stellar line up of comedians. - June 25, 2006 - Comedian Gus Arredondo
Jim Jeffries - The Second Coming
Hell wants him, heaven won't take him, Edinburgh got him. Triumphantly returning to Edinburgh after 2004’s complete (and extra shows) sell-out show ‘Porn Idol’, the internationally acclaimed storyteller presents his most morally bankrupt show to date. - June 22, 2006 - Brett Vincent for Underbelly Promotions
Voices.com Launches Industry Website Directory
Voices.com announces their new website directory, including links specific to Broadcast, Entertainment, Business and Technology websites. - June 21, 2006 - Voices.com
Talk of the Fest - Hosted by Paul Provenza
Unmissable: comedy history made nightly. On this stage, comedians do the set up they've always wanted to do and chat with The Aristocrats director Paul Provenza about why. Up close and personal with comedians at their edgiest, funniest best. Book early! venue: Smirnoff Underbelly; group: Parker Entertainment - The Ark Productions; category: Comedy; related link: http://www.parkerentertainment.com - June 21, 2006 - Talk of the Fest
"Drumfire" African Drumming Masters in this Superb Lineup
All Master Drummers, all holding multiple endorsements from such companies, as "TAMA," "TOCA," "MEINL," "MAPEX," "Pearl," Chrisse "Mamafrika" Feros & The Drummers of Toumba! Toumba! have put together the team of "DRUMFIRE" for workshops in the corporate sector and for delivering concert programs for opening and closing major events. - June 15, 2006 - BadBubba Records
Comedian Gus Arredondo to Perform in Mtn. View and San Francisco, CA
Comedian Gus Arredondo will be returning to the bay area for two shows. - June 15, 2006 - Comedian Gus Arredondo
Designer Nick Graham Signed to Oversee Dr. Suess 50th Anniversary Collection of "The Cat in the Hat" and "How The Grinch Stole Christmas"
Nick Graham of the 100 Minute Company announced today the signing of an exclusive contract with Dr Seuss Enterprises to design and market the 50th Anniversary Collection of “The Cat in the Hat” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”. - June 10, 2006 - 100 Minute Company
Bid4spots And Voice123 Team Up to Give Voice to Radio Advertisers
Companies Partner to Provide Full-Service Radio Ad Production and Media Buying, Making Radio Advertising Easy and Cost-Effective For Businesses of Any Size - June 08, 2006 - Voice123.com
David Ciccarelli and Stephanie Ciccarelli Nominated for the Young Entrepreneur Award 2006
The co-founders of Interactive Voices Inc. have been nominated for the Young Entrepreneur Award, established by the Business Development Bank of Canada in 1988. These awards are presented to young entrepreneurs aged between 19 and 35, representing Canada's 13 provinces and territories, who have distinguished themselves for their business sense and innovative spirit. - June 06, 2006 - Voices.com
The Legendary MargOH! Channing Makes Cabaret Debut on June 21 @ 7PM
MargOH! brings her “special” brand of entertainment to you in a live variety show (and ten minutes). She will be singing, dancing and sharing anecdotes from her fabulous life including her loves, her battle with gin using the controversial “sake method” and the real reason she lip synchs to Liza Minnelli and Judy Garland. You will be astounded! MargOH! is welcoming special guests Comedian Ann Carr, Actor/Singer Jeff Catlow and Jarad Astin on Piano. - June 01, 2006 - MargOH Channing
Voices.com, the New Name of InteractiveVoices
InteractiveVoices, the #1 destination for connecting businesses with voice actors, is rebranding their name to Voices.com, becoming the absolute web service for voice-overs. - May 31, 2006 - Voices.com
InteractiveVoices Promotes Podcasting Voices on PodcastingNews
InteractiveVoices, the voice-over marketplace, has recently launched a campaign at Podcasting News, inviting businesses who need voices for their podcasts to post their job requirements at no cost to receive demos and price quotes from pro talent. - May 30, 2006 - Voices.com
LuvSeals Soaps to appear at BAM’s “DanceAfrica 2006” Bazaar during Memorial Day Weekend
Brooklyn handcrafted soap-maker to showcase products, samples, and live soap-making demonstrations outdoors during the annual 3-day festival at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. - May 27, 2006 - LuvSeals Soaps Company
National Comedy Theatre Returns from Iraq Tour
The National Comedy Theatre, one of the leading improv comedy companies in the country, has returned from their four-week tour visiting troops in Iraq, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Djibouti, Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. This is the fourth time that the NCT has performed for the Armed Forces. - April 29, 2006 - National Comedy Theatre
Voice-overs Blog at InteractiveVoices Entertains, Inspires, and Educates
The InteractiveVoices Blog has been live now for 4 months and its daily posts geared toward voice actors and talents are as riveting as they are relevant. - April 21, 2006 - Voices.com
Allegro Dance Company Offers Workshops to Schools
Allegro Dance Company will be offering new programs and workshops for schools and colleges. - April 04, 2006 - Allegro Dance Company
InteractiveVoices Recognized in Web 2.0 Top 200
InteractiveVoices, home to the worlds best freelance voice actors, leads the way in Web 2.0 recruiting services for voice-over talent. - March 31, 2006 - Voices.com
Voice Talents Choose InteractiveVoices Instead of Voice Agents
In an industry where the voice is everything that matters, talents are choosing InteractiveVoices as a valuable alternative to voice agents. - March 21, 2006 - Voices.com
The Trend to Add Voices to Technology has Created a Huge Demand for Voice Actors and InteractiveVoices
InteractiveVoices (http://www.interactivevoices.com), an online marketplace founded in 2003, provides a unique service to match businesses with voice actors. The service works a lot like an online recruiting service. Companies who need a voice can listen to thousands of different voice actors and choose the one that is right for their project. - March 09, 2006 - Voices.com
Actors Flock to Voice Acting Website and Find a Whole New World
Actors are discovering the art of voice acting, translating their on-camera and theatrical skills to voice acting adventures behind the microphone. - February 23, 2006 - Voices.com
Break in the Podcasting Stream with Voice123
Voice123 is the company that can help you do your own podcasts as easy a 1, 2, 3. - February 23, 2006 - Voice123.com
Voice Actors at InteractiveVoices.com are Giving Clients the Opportunity to Win an iPod Nano
Businesses that recruit voice actors are being rewarded for their loyalty at InteractiveVoices.com. These clients have been given the opportunity to refer their associates to InteractiveVoices.com - the top web service for searching, hiring, and connecting with voice actors – in exchange for a chance to win an iPod Nano. - February 17, 2006 - Voices.com
PR.com's Senior Editor, Allison Kugel, Interviews Outspoken Emmy Award Winning Comedian Judy Gold
Judy Gold opens up to PR.com's Allison Kugel about the criticism she has taken for playing up Jewish stereotypes in her act, for insulting George W. Bush and on being a gay single parent. - February 09, 2006 - PR.com
Definitive Guide to Voice-Over Success, 2nd Edition, Released by InteractiveVoices.com
Setting the stage for more than just getting started in voice-overs, InteractiveVoices.com offers a complete guide on how to conduct business online as a professional voice-over talent. - January 28, 2006 - Voices.com
InteractiveVoices Introduces VoiceSuite, a Web 2.0 Service for Radio and Television Stations to Manage Audio Productions Online
VoiceSuite is a unique web service that helps to production managers to complete voice-over projects for broadcast purposes. Managers enjoy using it because it's simple, fast, and web-based. There’s no need to download or install anything — everything happens in a web browser. - January 25, 2006 - Voices.com
Video Game Voice Overs on the Increase at Voice123
Voice123 just released the the fastest and easiest online application to find the best voices for video games. - January 25, 2006 - Voice123.com
InteractiveVoices Increases Online File Storage for All Customers
InteractiveVoices.com took another leap forward today, increasing the allotted file storage and file delivery capacity for all businesses and voice talents that use the InteractiveVoices Web 2.0 service. - January 10, 2006 - Voices.com
InteractiveVoices.com Year in Review, Top Ten List Released
2005 has been an impressive year for InteractiveVoices.com, including innovations in podcasting, desktop publishing, branding, and building a database of the world’s finest voice-over talents and clientele. - December 28, 2005 - Voices.com
Study: Unfamiliar Voices Are Most Effective in Commercials
Audiences best respond to voice-overs performed by professional voice-over talents, which is no surprise to the industry that consistently provides voice-overs services for radio stations, television broadcasters, telephone companies, animation studios, and for industrial presentations. - December 27, 2005 - Voices.com
"Podcasting" is more than the word of the year at InteractiveVoices.com
To many, podcasts are simply listened to, but at InteractiveVoices, podcasts are made. The voice-overs recorded by professional voice talents are integral to the success of corporate, entertainment, and educational podcast shows. "Podcasting" is the official word of the year, as proclaimed by the Oxford Dictionary. - December 09, 2005 - Voices.com
Voice-Over Talent Knowledge Base Launched at InteractiveVoices.com
Voice-over talents looking for answers to frequently asked questions about the voice-over industry now have their own database of questions and answers accessible at InteractiveVoices.com. This new component of the site was launched as a part of the company’s continuing mission to serve voice talents and their clients, providing them with vital voice-over career information. - December 05, 2005 - Voices.com
Campaigning for Canada Begins, Canadian Political Parties Seek Voice-Overs
On November 29th, Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin announced the January 23rd, 2006 Federal Election date. As campaigning begins this week across Canada, the Liberals, Conservatives, New Democrats, the Bloc, and the Green Party are recruiting professional voice talents to represent their organizations and spread their political messages on television, radio commercials, and podcasts – voice professionals that they are finding at InteractiveVoices.com, the voice-over marketplace. - November 30, 2005 - Voices.com
Mike Lear, Radio Voice Talent, Shares Insight with InteractiveVoices.com
Mike Lear, American voice talent, has recently been interviewed by InteractiveVoices.com, the voice-over marketplace. Mike’s gallant, reliable, newscaster voice-overs are attainable and affordable, right in time for Christmas and New Years - November 28, 2005 - Voices.com
Voice-Over Script Collection, 2nd Edition, Released at InteractiveVoices.com
The second edition of The Voice-Over Script Collection, including 25 new broadcast commercial scripts, updated station imaging IDs, telephone scripts, narration, and bonus public domain scripts has just been released at InteractiveVoices.com. - November 21, 2005 - Voices.com
InteractiveVoices.com: A Meeting Place for Hiring Voiceover Talents
A cross between social networking and recruiting, InteractiveVoices.com enables buyers such as radio and television stations, ad agencies and corporate marketing departments to search for and hire professional voiceover talents for their voice-over jobs. - November 16, 2005 - Voices.com
Mitch Collins, Personable and Professional Voice Talent, Signs on with InteractiveVoices.com
Mitch Collins, USA voice talent and multimedia guru, has recently joined InteractiveVoices.com, the voice-over marketplace. Mitch’s confident salesmanship and focused work ethic delivers upscale, marketable voice-overs to national clients day in day out. - November 10, 2005 - Voices.com